TCS London Marathon 2005 ballot: 25th edition, 35,261 finishers
Paula Radcliffe won the 2005 Flora London Marathon in 2:17:42, a world best for a women-only race, on a day defined as much by her mid-race toilet stop as by the result.
What made 2005 notable
The 2005 Flora London Marathon belonged to Paula Radcliffe, who won the women's race in 2:17:42 for a world best in a women-only event and her third London victory from three starts. The race is best remembered for the moment near the 23rd mile when she stopped at the roadside with stomach trouble, a scene broadcast live, before pressing on to finish over five minutes clear of Constantina Dita's 2:22:50. Kenya's Martin Lel announced himself as a major marathon force in the men's race, winning in 2:07:26 ahead of Jaouad Gharib and Hendrik Ramaala. In the wheelchair races, Saul Mendoza and Francesca Porcellato took the titles. 35,261 runners finished from 35,600 starters.
Applications over time
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| Age group | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 18-34 | 2:52:00 | 3:38:00 |
| 35-39 | 2:52:00 | 3:38:00 |
| 40-44 | 2:57:00 | 3:43:00 |
| 45-49 | 3:02:00 | 3:46:00 |
| 50-54 | 3:07:00 | 3:53:00 |
| 55-59 | 3:12:00 | 3:58:00 |
| 60-64 | 3:34:00 | 4:23:00 |
| 65-69 | 3:52:00 | 4:53:00 |
| 70-74 | 4:52:00 | 5:53:00 |
| 75-79 | 5:07:00 | 6:13:00 |
| 80-84 | 5:27:00 | 6:38:00 |
| 85-89 | 6:10:00 | 7:10:00 |
| 90+ | 7:20:00 | 7:45:00 |
Questions about the 2005 ballot
Who won the 2005 London Marathon?
Paula Radcliffe won the women's race in 2:17:42, a world best for a women-only race. Martin Lel of Kenya won the men's race in 2:07:26.
Why is the 2005 London Marathon so well remembered?
Near the 23rd mile Paula Radcliffe stopped at the roadside with stomach trouble, live on television, then carried on to win by more than five minutes. It became one of the most talked about moments in the race's history.
How big was the 2005 London Marathon?
Around 132,000 people applied, 47,969 had entries accepted, 35,600 started and 35,261 finished, 24,690 men and 10,571 women. The application total was reported only as an approximate figure, so no exact applications count is recorded here.
When was the 2005 London Marathon held?
Sunday 17 April 2005. It was the 25th edition of the race, run under Flora sponsorship.